Klaus Metz designed lightweight and cartop capable small trimaran the Trika 540

From the following article on the excellent smalltrimarans blog:

http://smalltrimarans.com/blog/?p=10609

Trika 540 Trimaran – Light, Cartopable & Fast

The Trika 540 trimaran is designed by a fellow named Klaus Metz. Klaus serves as a European sales agent for the boatbuilding plans of American designer Dudley Dix. But he is a obviously a talented developer in his own right.

This model is going to attract lots of potential self-builders searching out plans for a light, cartopable, fast and economical boat to build. I corresponded a good bit with Klaus last week and one thing that impressed me is the ongoing thought and work he is putting into this particular boat.
As you’ll see below, it currently features a centerboard/daggerboard … but Klaus is now working on an optional leeboard, which should make it possible to builder/owners to install a Hobie Mirage Drive system underneath the center hull (if the want). There will additionally be options for a dodger and height adjustable coaming.

read more here

 

Ted Warren Ultralight 20 trimaran, sailing on Buzzards Bay

Ted Warren of Warren Light craft has uploaded another video of the new Warren Ultralight 20 trimaran.  This very interesting minimalistic trimaran weighs 175lbs features carbon construction in the hulls as standard and is car toppable.   The "R" version features a larger rig and full carbon construction, float lifting foils and float rudders are optional.  These boats are custom built so you can choose from a range of options to personalize your boat to exactly what you want. 

Warren Light Craft, Ultralight 20 trimaran photos from Annapolis Boat Show

Some new photos showing detail of the Warren Light Craft Ultralight 20 trimaran have been posted on Joe Farinaccio's brilliant Small Trimarans Blog.

View all the photos on the link below:

http://smalltrimarans.com/blog/?p=8687#more-8687

Photo by Douglas F. courtesy of Smalltrimarans.com